Djibouti
Djibouti visa and entry requirements for US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens
Check current visa requirements for each nationality on the official Djibouti e-visa portal or your government's travel advice before booking. The e-visa may allow a single entry and a stay of up to 31 days, but confirm current conditions. No separate electronic travel authorisation is needed if the e-visa is used, but verify whether visa on arrival is available for your nationality.
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Visa requirements overview
Check the current rule for your nationality on the official Djibouti e-visa portal or your government's travel advice. The e-visa is applied for online and issued electronically. Confirm the number of entries and the allowed length of stay before you book. No separate electronic travel authorisation is needed if you hold an e-visa.
- Apply online at the official Djibouti e-visa portal.
- Upload a passport scan (must be valid for at least 6 months).
- Pay the fee (check current amount on the official portal).
- Receive the e-visa by email (processing time varies; check the official portal).
Step by step application
Visit the official Djibouti e-visa website, select your passport type, and fill in your details. Upload a colour passport photo and a clear scan of the passport bio-page. Choose the visa option shown for your trip, pay the fee, and submit. Check how the visa is delivered and carry a copy with your passport.
Arrival and immigration
At Djibouti-Ambouli Airport or land border points, present your passport and e-visa. Immigration officers will check the document and stamp your passport with the entry date. Check whether visa on arrival is available for your nationality.
Important notes
If your stay exceeds 31 days, you must apply for an extension at the Djibouti immigration office before the current visa expires (check).
Travelers with a passport that has less than six months validity may be denied entry (check).
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for arrivals from endemic countries (check).
Questions people ask
What documents do I need for the e-visa?
A valid passport (minimum 6 months), a colour passport photo, and a credit-card for payment; a printed copy of the e-visa must be shown on arrival.
Verify with the official source
Draft, not field-verified
- officialDjibouti e‑visa portal (official)
- officialU.S. Department of State – Djibouti travel
- officialUK Foreign Travel Advice – Djibouti
- officialGovernment of Canada – Travel advice and advisories: Djibouti
- officialSmartraveller – Djibouti entry requirements
- officialSafeTravel – Djibouti
- officialIrish Department of Foreign Affairs – Djibouti
Deep dive
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Sources
- officialDjibouti e‑visa portal (official)
- officialU.S. Department of State – Djibouti travel
- officialUK Foreign Travel Advice – Djibouti
- officialGovernment of Canada – Travel advice and advisories: Djibouti
- officialSmartraveller – Djibouti entry requirements
- officialSafeTravel – Djibouti
- officialIrish Department of Foreign Affairs – Djibouti
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